{"product_id":"alter-ego-de-palmer-margaux-red-2019","title":"Alter Ego de Palmer - Margaux Red 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e51% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9109530c-5612-400e-8189-c9360d82f124-14\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-message-id=\"ff6f092b-cc8d-41ab-9f4e-45d8db9845f0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"40\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePolished and generous, the Alter Ego de Palmer 2019 announces itself with a cascade of ripe blackberry, cassis, and violet. The unmistakable signature of Margaux at its most expressive. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, it carries the elegance of its grand vin stablemate without the weight, delivering a medium-bodied palate of silky tannins, bright freshness, and a finish of effortless length. The second wine of Château Palmer in name only, in practice, a Margaux of considerable ambition and pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003eJames Suckling 96 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About TheWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0c37fb54-ee5e-49bf-b997-6922a4f82083-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-message-id=\"7df8d4f5-fe32-46c0-a440-60739f2f4263\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"111\"\u003eIntroduced in 1998, Alter Ego de Palmer is far more than a traditional second wine. It is conceived as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"216\"\u003edistinct expression of the Palmer terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a more immediate and accessible interpretation while preserving the estate’s signature elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"370\"\u003eProduced at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Palmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most revered properties in Margaux, Alter Ego benefits from the same meticulous vineyard work and biodynamic philosophy. The estate’s exceptional terroir—deep gravel soils with excellent drainage—allows for optimal ripening and remarkable aromatic finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"690\"\u003eThe blend typically favours a higher proportion of \u003cstrong data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, resulting in a wine that is \u003cstrong data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"831\"\u003esupple, generous, and beautifully textured\u003c\/strong\u003e from a young age. Compared to the Grand Vin, Alter Ego is crafted to highlight \u003cstrong data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"957\"\u003efruit purity and approachability\u003c\/strong\u003e, without sacrificing depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eIn the glass, it reveals notes of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eripe blackberry, plum, violet, and subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by silky tannins and a refined structure. There is a hallmark Margaux elegance—floral lift, precision, and length—combined with a more immediate charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003eAlter Ego de Palmer represents a different reading of the same great terroir: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eless about power and ageing, more about pleasure and expression in its youth\u003c\/strong\u003e, while still retaining the pedigree and precision that define Château Palmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Les Grands Chais de France","offers":[{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":45064542519366,"sku":"74154260-Case - 6 x 750 ml","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 x 750 ml","offer_id":45064542486598,"sku":"74154260","price":179.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5177\/8374\/files\/Alter_Ego_Palmer_bbd50f97-564b-45de-9f47-303f37985f41.png?v=1779337186","url":"https:\/\/thevintageclub.sg\/products\/alter-ego-de-palmer-margaux-red-2019","provider":"The Vintage Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}